Mirage of Blaze (TV Series 2002) | Anime | 4-Disc (DVD) Boxset | USED

Title: Mirage of Blaze (2002)

Alternate Title: 炎の蜃気楼 (Honō no Mirage)

Genre: Fantasy / Action / Supernatural

Plot Synopsis
A high school student’s ordinary life shatters when he learns he is the reincarnation of a powerful feudal lord locked in an ancient war that still rages beneath modern Japan. Drawn into a conflict between vengeful spirits and reincarnated warriors, he struggles to confront his past-life burdens while navigating the emotional and supernatural ties that bind him to allies and enemies across centuries. Reality, memory and destiny merge as he steps into a battle far older than himself.

Cast and Crew

• Director: Susumu Kudo

• Writers: Hiroko Tokita, Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, Ryosuke Nakamura, Yuki Enatsu

• Cast:

  • Toshihiko Seki

  • Show Hayami

  • Taiki Matsuno

YouTube Trailer: Mirage of Blaze | Trailer

IMDb: Mirage of Blaze (2002)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Ash — ★★★★
   “Moody, intense, and drenched in reincarnation drama — totally unique in the early-2000s anime landscape.”

2. Kai — ★★★★½
   “A haunting supernatural character study. Heavy emotional beats wrapped in historical mysticism.”

3. Lune — ★★★☆
   “Sometimes messy, often riveting — the atmosphere and tension make it stick with you.”

4. Yuki — ★★★★
   “A rare blend of spiritual warfare and tragic romance. Quietly powerful.”

5. Jared — ★★½
   “Ambitious but uneven. When it works, it really works.”

Meta Description: A supernatural anime series blending reincarnation, feudal warfare and emotional tension as ancient spirits collide with modern lives in a dramatic battle spanning centuries.